Touch administered by objects such as social robots, stuffed animals, and body pillows also showed a measurable positive effect, albeit...

At reported volumes of nature-based physical activity in the UK, the researchers estimate exercise in nature prevented 12,763 cases of...

Research shows playing with and grooming with dogs positively alters brain waves, boosting both relaxation and concentration According to...

Risk of death increased by 30% for older women who sit for 11.7 hours or more per day, regardless of whether they exercise vigorously....

New study show participating in vigorous physical activity reduces Alzheimer’s disease-related death compared to moderate physical...

Increased dementia risk associated with hearing impairment may come from compensatory brain changes Hearing loss affects more than 60% of...

Eating better, being more active, quitting tobacco, getting healthy sleep, managing weight, and controlling cholesterol, blood sugar and...

McKinsey Health Institute analysis shows older adults are happier and healthier when they engage more in society A recent McKinsey Health...

Results also show that while most seniors tend to follow their doctor’s orders (79%), 14% will stray from their advice. The most common...

48% of all massage consumers got their last massage for health and wellness reasons. Despite numerous studies proving the power of touch...

This analysis by McKinsey Health Institute recognizes many people will live from two to three decades past their retirement age, where...

Findings suggest that age-belief interventions at individual and societal levels could increase the number of people who experience...

Study shows social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of dementia. A...

Keeping our brains at their best takes more than just crossword puzzles & cognitive exercises...

Today’s modern elders don’t feel over the hill; they’re just beginning to chart their course for their next great adventure. The New Age...